Invasive cardiovascular technologist vs cardiac catheterization technician

Differences between invasive cardiovascular technologist and cardiac catheterization technician duties and responsibilities

Invasive cardiovascular technologist example responsibilities.

• Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Perform ECG s, track vitals, monitor hemodynamics and first assist during procedures.
• Prepare and position patients for invasive procedures.
• Prepare patients mentally and physically for the diagnostic testing by giving the correct procedural information.
• Develop quality control program including statistical analysis and quality assurance reporting meeting JCAHO standards; function as QC coordinator.
• Assist in laser seminars and lectures present to visiting faculty and physicians from the breadth of the Americas.

Cardiac catheterization technician example responsibilities.

• Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Monitor patient's blood pressure and heart rate with EKG equipment and notify the physician of possible irregularities.
• Assist physician during balloon angioplasty by inflating the balloon catheter to the specified atmospheres with a special handheld syringe pump.
• Utilize escalation process to notify appropriate staff when communication barriers are occurring between the CMU and nursing unit for arrhythmia notification.
• Work at multiple boat launches with the decontamination unit to pressure wash all infest boats and educate boaters.
• Perform programmed stimulation, cardioversion, defibrillation and radiofrequency lesion generation.
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